Religious and political leaders alike were quick to condemn the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and many used the moment to urge the nation to tone down some of its political rhetoric and seek unity.
In an Oval Office Address the evening after his election rival Donald Trump survived what law enforcement called an assassination attempt, President Joe Biden condemned political violence and urged Americans to “lower the temperature in our politics.”
Three days before the National Eucharistic Congress’ opening night, Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, assured Catholics preparing to attend the congress of the event’s safety following the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania campaign rally that resulted in the death of one spectator and injuries to others.
Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh commended Corey Comperatore, the husband and father killed at the July 13 campaign rally of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, for his “strength of character, deep faith, and dedication to serving others.”
In response to the assassination attempt against former United States President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Saturday, the Vatican on Sunday morning voiced concern, calling the incident a “wound” to democracy.
The Vatican expressed its concern about the violence waged at a political rally in the United States and it offered its prayers for the nation, the victims and peace.
Former President Donald Trump is reported to be “fine” after a bullet grazed his ear from shots fired at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13. U.S. Secret Service rushed the presumptive Republican presidential nominee offstage with visible blood on his face and ear, as he paused to pump his fist at supporters.
The Tekakwitha Conference “is the world’s largest gathering of Catholic, Native Americans,” said Jody Roy of Chicago, who was in Raleigh to attend the 85th annual conference.
Arkansas election officials rejected a petition to place an abortion access measure on the November ballot, saying the proposal’s supporters failed to submit required statements about paid signature gatherers.
President Joe Biden argued July 11 that he is equipped to win the November election and serve another term in the White House in his first solo press conference since his performance at a debate raised concerns about his physical and mental acuity.
